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Degenerative Myelopathy

Oscar the dog with Degenerative Myelopathy

My Dog Was Diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy

February 15, 2023 by Sharon Seltzer

When a fellow animal writer asked if I wanted to talk with a pet mom about life after her dog was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. It was a chance to get answers to questions that I’m often asked by pet parents who are worried they won’t be able to …

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Corgi dogs are prone to Degenerative Myelopathy

Nutrition to Slow the Progression of Degenerative Myelopathy

November 11, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Do you think it’s possible for good nutrition to slow the progression of Degenerative Myelopathy? It’s a subject that weaves in and out of popularity every few years and it’s once again being discussed. It was a topic Steve Marsden, DVM ND presented at an online workshop hosted by Upward DOG: Rehab & Wellness, during …

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Boxer's are a dog breed prone to Degenerative Myelopathy

Advanced Imaging Study for Dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy

September 1, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

In 2017, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Philippa J. Johnson about her advanced imaging study for dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy. The Cornell researcher wanted to know if a cutting-edge MRI called, diffusion tensor imaging, could see lesions on a dog’s spine that’s associated with the disease. Standard MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) isn’t able …

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German shepherd on floor in living room

Laser Therapy Prolongs the Lives of Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs

September 28, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

While I was doing research to update a story about laser therapy for dogs, I stumbled onto the results of a new study. It said, laser therapy prolongs the lives of Degenerative Myelopathy dogs. In my book, this is very exciting news, but I don’t remember reading about it in April 2020, when the results …

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German shepherds are prone to Degenerative Myelopathy

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: What Pet Owners Should Know

May 25, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Degenerative myelopathy in dogs is a heartbreaking progressive neurologic disease that attacks the spinal cord. Also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy and canine degenerative myelopathy, the disorder causes the slow breakdown of the white matter in the spine. DM is a common cause of paralysis in large breed, older dogs between the ages of 8 …

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Dog Wheelchair LIFE teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog. This is not a medical site and I am not a veterinarian. I am a blogger and pet mom who was the caretaker for Sophie, a paraplegic dog. I’m also a co-founder of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV and an animal writer who has contributed to websites and magazines.

The information shared on this site is based on my personal experience and the research I do for each story. Please do not use the content from this blog in place of professional veterinary care.

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